1965 Steyr 650T vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 600 kg more than 1965 Steyr 650T. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Steyr 650T | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Steyr | Toyota |
| Model | 650T | Celica |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2510 mm |
